SALEMDUG BBS Relocated
Two electronic bulletin boards (BBSs) on emergency management have begun running on a single network operated by Argonne National Laboratories. The State and Local Emergency Management Data Users Group (SALEMDUG) BBS (which carries the Disaster Research newsletter) and the Hazardous Materials Information Exchange (HMIX) BBS have linked together to improve service and increase access for BBS users. The new phone number for the SALEMDUG BBS is (708) 739-1312. On a limited basis, emergency management officers and organizations can also use 1-800-538-4408.
A New Internet List on Risk Analysis
Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratory and the Columbia-Cascades Chapter of the Society for Risk Analysis have established a risk analysis mailing list on the Internet. Subscribers to RISKANAL can receive messages sent to the list either periodically in digested form or immediately upon receipt, whichever they prefer. For purposes of the list, risk analysis is broadly defined and includes all forms of natural hazards. Information can be obtained by e-mail from js_dukelow@pnl.gov. To subscribe, send the e-mail message:
subscribe riskanal to listserv@voglnp.pnl.gov. Messages for the list members should be sent to riskanal@voglnp.pnl.gov. The American Society of Civil Engineers now includes a Committee on Natural Disaster Reduction, and the society is planning a major international conference on natural disaster reduction in March 1996 in Washington, D.C. Information is available from George DeFeis, ASCE Conference on Convention Department, (212) 705-7290. In addition, ASCE has also established a natural disaster information data base containing information about ASCE members with expertise in hazard mitigation - either in preparing for or responding to events. The data base will be used to link member experts with appropriate agencies, the media, and other groups after a disaster occurs. To be included in the data base, call Michael Cassaro, (502) 588-6626, or Anthony Baez, (202) 789-2200. In "Natural Disaster Management in Korea: An Analytic Study with Policy Implications," Wook-Joong Kim analyzes the management of meteorological disasters, particularly storm-flood disasters, in that country. He demonstrates the strong effect of social, cultural, and governmental/institutional factors on national vulnerability to these hazards, and his findings have major political implications for disaster management in Korea. The paper costs $4.50 ($5.50 overseas, $7.50 overseas airmail). All orders must be prepaid and checks should be made payable to the University of Colorado. Order from: Publications Clerk American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club are accepted. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 1995 Postdoctoral Program in Climate and Global Change offers up to a 2- year visiting research appointment. There is no application form. Qualified scientists are encouraged to apply by sending the following information: Ph.D. dissertation abstract, proposed project description; statement of proposed project relevance to climate and global change; resume with list of publications; names and addresses of four references, one of whom must be the dissertation advisor. Scientists interested in hosting a postdoctoral fellow are encouraged to send a short letter stating their interest and describing the type of background and training they are looking for. Applications must be submitted no later than March 1, 1995, to: Meg Austin, Program Manager For further information contact the UCAR Office of Programs at (303) 497-8649; e-mail: bappelha@ncar.ucar.eduASCE Takes on Disasters
Disasters in Korea: A New Working Paper from NHRAIC
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